Basophils also release IL-4, so Vöhringer wondered if basophils might act coordinately with Th2 cells. He started by trying to conditionally remove a protease that was specific to basophils. Luckily, ...

The basophil activation test (BAT) is not a primary diagnostic tool; it is a test complementary to the skin test and quantification of allergen-specific IgE. The BAT is currently mostly applied in ...